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"Probar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to try", and "beber" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to drink". Learn more about the difference between "probar" and "beber" below.
probar(
proh
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bahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to trial)
b. to test
Se tiene que probar este producto antes de venderlo.This product needs to be tested before being sold.
c. to try out
Puedes probar el servicio durante un mes antes de suscribirte.You can try out the service for a month before subscribing.
2. (culinary)
probarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
4. (clothing)
a. to try on
¿Por qué no te pruebas el vestido antes de comprarlo?Why don't you try the dress on before buying it?
beber(
beh
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to consume)
2. (to imbibe)
a. to drink
Julia no bebió nada cuando estaba embarazada.Julia didn't drink at all when she was pregnant.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to drink
Tienes que beber más. Tomar líquidos es muy importante para la salud.You need to drink more. Drinking liquids is very important for your health.
beberse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
